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Fall tackle and flag football registration now open!

SPRING flag football update: Teams are currently being formed and will be communicated to registered players by early to mid-April. 

Join the Cougar team! Registration is now open for the fall flag and tackle football season:

  • Click here for TACKLE football registration (2nd-8th)
  • Click here for FLAG football registration (K-1st)

Register tackle players before May 20 to attend the first weigh in - player's pick their jersey number!

Parents, friends, adult family members: Interested in coaching (head or assistant)? We need you! Have your kids aged out of CYFA? No problem! If you enjoy youth football and coaching, please consider volunteer coaching as well! Qualified non-parent coaches are always welcome! 

NEW for 2025: All 2nd-8th grade tackle teams will play in the same, expanded local youth football league. More details will be shared as information is available. 

Key TACKLE info
Grades: 2-8 (boys & girls)
Cost: $225 grades 3-8; $99 grade 2

  • Registration: April 15 – June 18
  • Weigh-ins: May 20 and June 18 (attend one)
  • Clinics: June 24 & 26 
  • Camps: July 28, 29 & 30
  • Practices: Begin week of Aug. 4
  • Games*: Late August – October

*Games could begin late August for 5th-8th; final bowl games weekend of Oct. 11-12 with potential for additional, optional games through October.

Key FLAG info
Grades: K–1 (boys & girls)
Cost: $65

  • Registration: April 15 – August 15
  • Practices: Begin late August/early September
  • Games*: Early September – mid October

*Games begin after Labor Day and end by Oct. 12. 8-10 total games played, all at Aquatore Park in Blaine.

Check out our CYFA Parent Football Guide and FAQ pages for helpful resources and info about gear, safety, rules, practices, games & more.

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2024 Tackle Football Schedules, Scores, and Standings for grades 2-8

Grades 2-6: North Metro Youth Football League (NMYFL)

Website for NMYFL, which is the league CYFA plays in for grades 2-6.  This site contains all rules, protocols, scores, and standings

North Metro Youth Football League Website

Click here for 2nd - 6th grade schedules, scores, and standings

Grades 7-8: Twin Cities North Football League (TCNFL)

Website for TCNFL, which is the league CYFA plays in for grades 7 & 8.  This site contains all rules, protocols, scores, and standings

Twin Cities North Football League

Click here for 7th & 8th grade schedules, scores, and standings

Have Questions About Centennial Football?

CLICK HERE to access our Parents Q&A website that answers common questions about our program or email us anytime at CYFAMN@gmail.com


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PO Box 605
300 Civic Heights Drive
Circle Pines, MN 55014-1793

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